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marked by strong wind or more wind than usual
watch out for gusty conditions as the storm blows in
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Recent Examples of gusty
Winds will be gusty on Tuesday out of the south and southwest at 10 to 25 mph.
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Steven Sosna, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The low humidity combined with gusty winds and very dry vegetation will result in an elevated threat for the rapid spread of wildfires across the area.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
Northern portions of the Sacramento Valley may also see gusty winds.
—Lauren Chapman, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
The main threats with this activity will be gusty winds and small hail, along with flooding threats.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Winds are also expected to be gustier than earlier forecasts suggested.
—Charlie Gile, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Winds will be gusty from the west at 10 to 25 mph, easing after sunset.
—Greg Porter, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
For now, the are remains dry with a westerly breeze that will be gusty at times in the afternoon and early evening.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
Winds remain gusty through the afternoon, though peak gusts should fall to around 20 mph.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Mar. 2026
Steven Sosna, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The low humidity combined with gusty winds and very dry vegetation will result in an elevated threat for the rapid spread of wildfires across the area.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
Northern portions of the Sacramento Valley may also see gusty winds.
—Lauren Chapman, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
The main threats with this activity will be gusty winds and small hail, along with flooding threats.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Winds are also expected to be gustier than earlier forecasts suggested.
—Charlie Gile, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Winds will be gusty from the west at 10 to 25 mph, easing after sunset.
—Greg Porter, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
For now, the are remains dry with a westerly breeze that will be gusty at times in the afternoon and early evening.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
Winds remain gusty through the afternoon, though peak gusts should fall to around 20 mph.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gusty
Adjective
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Located on the bottom of the center column is an extra-strength aluminum alloy hook to hang your backpack during windy weather, adding extra weight stability.—
Shirl Leigh
May 06,
New Atlas,
6 May 2026
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Wyoming is also windier than Colorado, pushing snow into drifts that must be re-plowed if gusts persist.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Winds will be blustery; out of the northwest 10 to 20 mph gusting up to 30 MPH at times.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Set along the cold, deep waters of Islay’s village of Port Ellen, the hotel is well placed for long blustery walks along the Three Distilleries Pathway, which takes you to the island’s heavy hitters of Laphroaig, Lagavulin, and, of course, Ardbeg.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Swift sported a breezy black floral corset dress from one of her favorite brands, Zimmermann, and paired it with a sleek longline tuxedo jacket.—
Irene Kim,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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What one needs on a breezy day might differ from during the summer or for a sleek hairdo.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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“Gusty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gusty. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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